Motto: Explore, Learn, Protect: Be a Junior Ranger
The Junior Ranger program is designed to engage children and families in the stories embodied in their national parks. Children complete activity books that lead them through the park in a kid-friendly way. They are drawn to parts of the park story that they can relate to. When completed, they present their booklets to a ranger to earn a patch or badge and a certificate.
There are Junior Ranger programs in 297 of our National Parks.
Check the Schedule of Events to learn about what's happening on Junior Ranger Day at a park near you.
Schedule of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day Events